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  1. What is it, When was it made, What's it worth?
    Hello! I inherited my father's 38 Special he had as when he was a policeman. The serial number is 21802 which I think means it was issued in 1952 according to what I could find on the web. Can anyone confirm? Also can you tell me if I can use +P ammunition? That is the type he had in several...
  2. Ammo Forum
    Hi everyone. I had a question about using jhp ammuntion. From what I gather it's better for self defense if your hitting body tissue. It seems like it almost requires soft tissue to open up. I have heard some people say that if the hole gets filled with "hard material", it might not open up...
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    The Catch All & Wish List Forum
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  4. S&W Revolvers 1857 to 1945
    Just finished cleaning a 44 special hand-ejector 2nd model with a 6.5 inch barrel. Does anyone have some advice on a safe round I can use with it. Only thing I can find at the moment is hornady 165g ballistic tips. Will these be ok or should I go with a lighter load. The piece is in good...
  5. S&W Semi-Auto Pistols Forum
    I will be using a Shield for the test. Thanks,
  6. Ammo Forum
    Has anyone read these results and recommendations from the Strasbourg tests where they recorded the amount of time it took 168lb goats to die from different handgun ammo and calibers? Kinda cruel but real world scientifically controlled experiments on the efficacy of various ammo types kill...
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